Yamaha Mt-125 vs Suzuki Gsx-s125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-125
Suzuki Gsx-s125
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
134 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm (note: restricted to 11 kW / ~15 hp for A1 licence compliance)
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
110 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited to comply with A1 category regulations)
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or ~35 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-125
7.8/10
"A sharp used buy when history checks out completely."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy engine
+Solid Yamaha build quality
+Aggressive, genuinely stylish looks
Cons
−Stator failures pre-2020
−Fork seals wear early
−Neglected examples everywhere
Suzuki Gsx-s125
7.5/10
"The sharpest 125 commuter you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Solid Suzuki build quality
+Fuel injection, easy starts
+Nimble urban commuter
Cons
−Chain wears quickly urban use
−Header pipes rust prone
−Limited highway capability